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Managing a Cattle Herd Through the Seasons
Raising cattle on a large property comes down to routine. The herd needs consistency more than anything else, so the...
Fun Facts about Kentucky Coffee Trees
When most people hear “coffee tree”, they think about fancy tropical plants on an island. Here in Ontario, we have our...
Raising Scottish Highland Cattle: A Blend of Tradition and Modern Farming
Raising Scottish Highland cattle on my 100-acre farm has been one of the most fulfilling things I’ve done. These...
Growing Your Winter Medicine Cabinet: Herbs to Plant Now
The onset of cold and flu season means stockpiling OTC remedies, and hibernating when symptoms strike. But when I can,...
The Fascinating Old Buildings of Historic Ancaster, Ontario
Ancaster, Ontario is a gorgeous little town. Half pastoral farm community and half suburban bedroom community, it is...
Silent Spring: Honey Bees in Peril
May 20 was World Bee Day, a time to celebrate nature’s most prolific pollinators, even as we fret about their fate....
The neighborhoods of Ancaster
It’s no secret that I love where I live, Ancaster, a historic town in the city of Hamilton, Ontario that was founded...
The sights of Historic Ancaster
Welcome to Ancaster, my home for many, many years. It’s a charming, historic little town within the city of Hamilton,...
The art of orchard maintenance
If you have space on your property, an orchard makes a wonderful addition. Besides their inherent beauty and the...
Behold the Beautiful Lives of Bees
Ask anyone who is a beekeeper and they will tell you: it is a fascinating world. Delving into the world of bees...